Arigam

Arigam is a village located in Khansahib tehsil of Badgam district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Khansahib (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Budgam. As per 2009 stats, Arigam village is also a gram panchayat.

Arigam has its own place in the vibrant Badgam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Arigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arigam is 000600. The village spans a total geographical area of 352.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 191111. Khansahib is nearest town to Arigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Arigam

Below is a concise population overview of Arigam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,158 2,208 1,950
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,261 704 557
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 13 7 6
Literate Population 1,589 933 656
Illiterate Population 2,569 1,275 1,294

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Arigam village:

  • The total population of Arigam village is around 4,158, including approximately 2,208 males and 1,950 females, with a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,261 children aged 0–6 years in Arigam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Arigam village has 13 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Arigam village is about 38.22%, with male literacy at 42.26% and female literacy at 33.64%.
  • There are around 524 households in Arigam village.

Connectivity of Arigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arigam. As per the 2011 stats, Arigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Arigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Arigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arigam.

Dabi Pora Khai Pora Bala Pora Doru Gurweth Khurd Lanura Shala Nar Frasta War Madnoha Nohar Nari Gund Kech Razgir

Frequently Asked Questions about Arigam

Where is Arigam located?
Arigam village is situated in Khansahib Tehsil, within the Badgam district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Arigam?
Arigam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Arigam?
The pincode of Arigam is 191111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Arigam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Arigam is 4,158, with 2,208 males and 1,950 females.
How many households are there in Arigam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Arigam village has a total of 524 households.
What is the literacy rate in Arigam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arigam is 38.22%. The male literacy rate is 42.26%, while the female literacy rate is 33.64%.